Terms & Definitions. Textile people really do speak their own language. And besides the terms used in spinning, we also need to understand the terms fiber producers use.
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There are several excellent Instructables about making sails from poly tarps and traditional cotton, but so far none for Dacron. Well, time to fix
History, uses, and manufacturing of polyester. crunch it, pull it, wash it – without any wear and wrinkles. That’s what polyester became famous for.
Polymer name Monomers Polymer Use Polyamides (nylon) Fibers, molded objects Polyesters (Dacron, Mylar, Fortrel) Linear polyesters, fibers, recording tape
Eight pros reveal 10 ways to increase sailfish, marlin and tuna bites by fishing the deep waters below the surface.
macromolecules, polymerization, properties of plastics, biodegradability. Some Common Addition Polymers; Name(s) Formula. Monomer. Properties. Uses . Polyethylene
Ideas for Cages: Monarch larvae can be reared in many different types of containers. They can be started (but not finished) in plastic petri dishes, or reared in …
Wooden framework braced with Kevlar rovings, covered with a tough heat shrink Dacron skin
Standing rigging is cordage which is fixed in position. Standing rigging is almost always between a mast and the deck, using tension to hold the mast firmly in place. Due to its role, standing rigging is now most commonly made of steel cable.
